Treating Arthritis of the Hock – Laser Arthrodesis
When hock injections no longer manage the pain of osteoarthritis in the hock, laser arthrodesis may be an option. The goal of ...
Prescribing Bute or Other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti -inflammatory Drugs) To Horses
The acronym NSAIDs, stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It includes; Bute, Banamine, Equioxx, Asprin, and DMSO, to name a few, and are ...
Equine Discomfort Ethogram – Catalog Identifying Subtle Pain In Horses
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania cataloged 64 behaviors to help horse owners and veterinarians identify subtle pain and discomfort in horses ...
How To Test For Sand In Horse Manure
Sand, or tiny rocks, caught in the large intestine, can cause irritation, colic, or complete obstruction. Horses feed on the ground in ...
How To Prevent Gastric Ulcers
The presence of gastric ulcers in horses is astronomical. Estimates of 60% of horses and upwards of 90% of racehorses suffer ulcers ...
Tips for Surviving Stall Rest
Your horse on stall rest has finally been given the green light for hand walking. Now what?! Even the most steady-Eddie of ...
Horse Blanket Safety
The horse blanket, ever a topic of discussion. So, we are throwing our hat in the ring. Here are a few tips ...
Cold Air Affects The Respiratory System’s Defenses Against Illness
The nasal passage and trachea are the first and second lines of defense against irritants, dust and mold particles. Cold air dries ...
A Horse’s Winter Coat – Keeping Warm In Winter
If left to grow, is a healthy natural winter coat enough to keep your horse warm over winter? The short answer is ...
Vitamin Loss In Cured Hay
Hay is valuable for its protein, mineral, and vitamin content. Vitamin A, however, loses 50%- 80% of its value in the first ...